Sun and Skin Debunk the myths about skin care, sun protection and sunbeds using: 1. A walking debate 2. The Irish Cancer Society SunSmart myth busting videos. Learning Intentions: Listen actively and speak with confidence about their viewpoints on UV rays. Bust some serious myths around skin care, sun protection and sunbeds. Evaluate how human health is affected by lifestyle choices. (LO: 5.6, 1.6, 1.7)

Walking Debate – Set Up Key Skills: Communicating, Managing Myself, Staying Well, Managing Information and Thinking. Try these guidelines when setting up your classroom to facilitate a walking debate. 1 Create an ”I agree” and an ”I disagree” and an ”I’m not sure” corner in the classroom. 2 Emphasis the importance of mutual respect and sensitivity to the different values and attitudes held by others. Negotiate debating standards. 3 The teacher calls out the motion for a debate using the statements provided on the next slide. In the best walking debates you will see a lot of movement as students’ minds are changed by powerful arguments made by their peers. Source: JCT Students must move to the sign that corresponds with their opinions. Students are then called upon to explain/justify their position. 4

Statement 1 – Demonstrate the Walking Debate… Agree UV rays are invisible and you can’t feel them. Not Sure Disagree

I don't need sunscreen - my skin never burns! Statement 2 Agree I don't need sunscreen - my skin never burns! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9-MK__cE34 DISAGREE Disagree

Hear what Jennifer Rock, aka The Skin Nerd, has to say…

Irish weather doesn't cause skin damage. Statement 3 Agree Irish weather doesn't cause skin damage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9-MK__Ce34 DISAGREE Disagree

Hear what Jennifer Rock, aka The Skin Nerd, has to say… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEuoexUd9ow

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland. Statement 4 Agree Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland. AGREE Disagree

Watch what the Irish Cancer Society has to say… (Nov 2018)

Tanned skin is a sign that I'm healthy! Statement 5 Agree Tanned skin is a sign that I'm healthy! DISGREE Disagree

Hear what Jennifer Rock, aka The Skin Nerd, has to say… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-VhIc2STTc

I need to sunbathe to get vitamin D! Statement 6 Agree I need to sunbathe to get vitamin D! DISGREE Disagree

Hear what Jennifer Rock, aka The Skin Nerd, has to say…

Statement 7 You can get sunburnt on a cloudy day, under the water, and even when skiing! Agree AGREE Disagree

Look at this poster by the Irish Skin Foundation

A tan on a child is healthy! Statement 8 Agree A tan on a child is healthy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsUO7Hi651Y DISAGREE Disagree

Hear what Jennifer Rock, aka The Skin Nerd, has to say… https://www.youtube.com/embed/XsUO7Hi651Y

Only women who sunbathe all the time get skin cancer. Statement 9 Agree Only women who sunbathe all the time get skin cancer. Disagree

Hear what Jennifer Rock, aka The Skin Nerd, has to say… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMQS4jTeizc

A sunburn is the same as a burn from a hot object. Statement 10 Agree A sunburn is the same as a burn from a hot object. Disagree

Watch this animation from Cancer Research UK… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9oSJpomee8

Sunbeds give a good base tan before holidays. Statement 7 Agree Sunbeds give a good base tan before holidays. Disagree

Hear what Jennifer Rock, aka The Skin Nerd, has to say… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSAW2HOP1ig

Sunbeds are good for skin problems. Statement 8 Agree Sunbeds are good for skin problems. Disagree

Hear what Jennifer Rock, aka The Skin Nerd, has to say… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVW2Ntu237s

Using sunbeds is safer than tanning. Statement 9 Agree Using sunbeds is safer than tanning. Disagree

Hear what Jennifer Rock, aka The Skin Nerd, has to say… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTVXOifqits

More questions about UV rays and your skin? Visit the following websites to find out more information. In Slide Show mode, select the arrows to visit links.